Dementia is a term that describes a group of symptoms associated with cognitive decline. Here are some of the early symptoms of the disease that it's important to be aware of
It's estimated that around 64,000 people have dementia in Ireland, with the number expected to more than double in the next 25 years to over 150,000 by 2045, according to The Alzheimers Society of Ireland.
With an overwhelming 200 types, including Alzheimers disease, dementia's impact is unique to every person and can strike adults at any age. However, there are common initial warning signs that typically emerge in most sufferers.Read more: Four bowel cancer symptoms you should see a doctor about - even if you're young
It's a common misconception that memory loss is dementia's only early signal. Nonetheless, there exist other preliminary red flags that could help lead to swift identification, reports the Mirror. The Alzheimer's Society has pointed out that shifts in mood can be a telltale sign of dementia, characterized by sudden changes from calmness to anger or sadness without an obvious trigger: "Someone living with dementia can show varied mood swings from calmness to tears to anger for no apparent reason."
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